Meaning "gathering", in Kiswahili, is dedicated to the promotion of high quality Arts and Crafts from Tanzania.
MAKUTANO aims to :
Improve the economic and social well-being of Tanzanian artists by publicizing their products
Provide the artists with marketing opportunities
Support Fair Trade
Give equal opportunities for woman and disabled people
Provide a market place for remote artisans
Create a sustainable future for the craftsman
Develop art professionalism among the artisans and to raise standards
Makutano Art & Craft Fairs will be held bi-annually to bring together artists from all over Tanzania to sell and exhibit their crafts.
Makutano endeavors to help support Goverment initiatives to make Tanzania environmentally friendly with the Eco-bag.